Thailand - Presentation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 flavours of Thai Cuisine?
A
- Spicy
- Sour
- Sweet
- Salty
- Bitter
2
Q
When did pad thai originate?
A
WW2 lead to rice shortage, and noodles were used. Bean sprouts and vegetables available. and shrimp was used as an inexpensive protein
3
Q
What are the 3 main cooking methods?
A
Frying
Grilling
Boiling
4
Q
What is high in pad thai?
A
High in sodium
High in fat
High in protein, iron and calcium
5
Q
What rain of the AMDR is off in pad Thai?
A
Fat too high
Carbohydrates too low
6
Q
Some thai cuisine is misinterpreted as being unhealthy due to ____
A
americanization
7
Q
What are some eating habits of thai?
A
3 meals, lots of snacks
shared plates mixed dishes at every meal
eating = social event
